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8260 Stein am Rhein (SH)

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Location profile

Key location factors for Stein am Rhein at a glance.

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Tax burden
16.1 %
↓ Low
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 24,101 on an income of CHF 150,000.
CH median 19.8 %
8 % 16.5 % 25 %
Single, without church tax · FTA 2025
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Second homes
15.6 %
✓ No restriction
Share of second homes in housing stock (2,328 units total). Below the 20% threshold — no second-home restrictions.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 84.41 % · ARE 2025
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Public Transport
SchaffhausenSH38 min
FrauenfeldTG46 min
KreuzlingenTG47 min
Winterthur ZH 61 min
Zürich ZH 88 min
St. Gallen SG 101 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
SchaffhausenSH26 min
FrauenfeldTG29 min
KreuzlingenTG45 min
Winterthur ZH 39 min
Zürich ZH 59 min
St. Gallen SG 64 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023
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Health insurance
CHF 428
≈ CH median
Monthly premium for adults (standard model). CHF 428 / month.
CH median ca. CHF 450
CHF 300 CHF 450 CHF 600
ChildCHF 109 Young adultCHF 296
BAG Priminfo 2026 · Standard model · CHF 300 deductible
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Demographics
3'770 inhabitants
Children
14.7 %
Seniors 65+
28.4 %
Foreign nat.
24.5 %
Growth 5yr
+7.6 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Education
40 %
≈ Average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
40 %
Upper secondary
47 %
Compulsory
13 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
Building structure
Single-family house
61 %
Building with 2 units
11 %
Multi-family house
22 %
1970 Median build year 56 % of which pre-1980 32 % Heat pump (from 2015) 3.7 Avg. rooms 108 m² Avg. floor area

Stein am Rhein is predominantly a single-family housing area: 61 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 11 % have 2 units.

The median build year 1970 is below the Swiss average (1991). 56 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 32 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).

FSO Register of Buildings and Dwellings (GWR) 2026

Property prices

Rent (apartment)
CHF 20-24
per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
CHF 6'500-7'300
per m² · median
Buy (house)
CHF 6'100-7'900
per m² · median
House prices vary considerably depending on plot, buildability and location within the municipality.

Source: Own analysis of public Swiss real estate data · July 2026 · Net rent excl. utilities

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What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 20-24/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Stein am Rhein. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Stein am Rhein — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Stein am Rhein cost per month?

Rental prices in Stein am Rhein are currently typically in the range CHF 20-24 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,400–1,650 per month as net cold rent — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

What does an owner-occupied apartment in Stein am Rhein cost per m²?

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Stein am Rhein is typically in the range CHF 6'500-7'300 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Stein am Rhein cost?

The m² price for houses in Stein am Rhein is typically in the range CHF 6'100-7'900 per m² (defensive range ±12 %). House prices vary considerably depending on plot size, buildability and micro-location within the municipality — a direct m² comparison serves only as an initial orientation.

How high is the tax burden in Stein am Rhein?

The effective tax burden in Stein am Rhein is 16.1 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 24,101 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Stein am Rhein is below. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Stein am Rhein?

No — in Stein am Rhein the share of second homes is 15.6 %, below the 20 % threshold. The second-home law does not apply here, and new second homes are generally permitted. Source: Federal Office for Spatial Development (ARE), 2025.

How can I estimate a property's value in Stein am Rhein?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Stein am Rhein the median is around CHF 6'931 per m² for condominiums. A realistic estimate also factors in location, year of construction, condition, fit-out quality and view. For a free, property-specific indication you can use the Immoskop analysis tool: enter the address and property details to receive a data-based reference value — as guidance, not a substitute for an official or bank-verified valuation.

Property prices nearby

Comparison with neighbouring municipalities — purchase price difference to Stein am Rhein colour-coded.

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